PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royston McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Nicole - By Ash blaring out of the sound system. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McDonald
vs
Washburn

177 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royston McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washburn stalling.
Washburn prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washburn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Washburn lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald prevents a body shot from Washburn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Washburn tries to tie him up.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Washburn.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washburn checks a leg kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washburn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washburn tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washburn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Washburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royston McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Washburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Washburn rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Washburn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDonald pushes Washburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Washburn blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald pushes Washburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks the inside of Washburn's front leg.
Washburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Washburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Washburn is out of range.
Washburn is looking to clinch.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands with a hook. Washburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Washburn tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Washburn instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Washburn clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Washburn lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washburn.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Washburn digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washburn lands a right hand.
Washburn prevents a body shot from McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Washburn - that landed with a thud.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn wants to stall.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDonald tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
Washburn blocking some punches.
Washburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Washburn controls the action.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washburn misses with a body punch.
Washburn lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Washburn's head.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washburn tries to stall but McDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Royston McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washburn.
Royston McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Royston McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Washburn doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.

Washburn has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washburn into the cage.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn blocking some punches.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washburn tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working Washburn over against the cage.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Washburn controls the action.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.
Washburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald scores with a head kick. Washburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Washburn checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
Washburn moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.

Washburn darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washburn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn taking a breather.

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald misses with a head kick.

Washburn closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Royston McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washburn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Washburn has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Royston McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Washburn struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Hoban Washburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washburn misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royston McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston McDonald!
Royston McDonald gave a mention to Hellbent, Inc.™ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).